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Othello, Cathedral Wars and the power of a board game

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Samira Ahmed

This column first appeared in The Big Issue Magazine: Journalism worth paying for. As autumn closes in and the clocks go back, I crave vintage board games. I have a whole cupboard, where they spill off shelves – the haul … Continue reading →

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A Smashing Time: Murray Melvin on busting taboos in the 60s

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Samira Ahmed

 This is one of the most read pieces on my website but the link had stopped working so I’ve re-posted it here. The interview is still available to listen on the iplayer One to One link just below. For the … Continue reading →

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John Barry: Sentimental Music Man in an E-type Jaguar

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Samira Ahmed

Beat Girl
The Knack
Out of Africa Continue reading →

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